Night Court: 3 on 3 Basketball Rules

1. Brackets and number of games will vary depending on the number of teams in each division. a. Award for each division champion

2. Must have 3 players – only 1 substitute allowed on roster (max 4 players on roster) a. Subs may enter the game after any dead ball, made shot, or time out.

3. Each game will have a time limit of 12 minute games (subject to change based on the number of teams/participants). The clock will run continuously throughout the game. a. Rock, paper, scissors will determine which team gets initial possession at the start of the game. b. Overtime: if the score is tied at the end of 12 minutes, the game goes into overtime. Rock, paper, scissors to determine which team has the initial possession. The first team to score in the overtime period will be declared the winner.

4. Scoring – players will be awarded 1 point per goal, no matter where on the court the shot is made.

5. Jump balls – an alternating possession arrow will be used to determine possession after initial start of game.

6. Hoop Height – A standard 10 foot hoop will be used. a. Boys and girls going into 6th, 7th and 8th grade will use a girl’s ball (28.5”). Boys going into high school will use a boy’s ball (29.5”).

7. Taking it back - when in play, the ball must be "taken back" on each change of possession. "Taking it back" means BOTH feet must be behind the designated “take back” line. Failure to "take it back" is a violation. - Each individual violation = change in possession.

8. Half court line is out of bounds.

9. Throw in/Resuming Play – the ball must be “checked” after every out of bounds or opposite team score. a. Players must pass from the top, after the ball has been checked. b. Defensive player cannot steal the ball out of the hands of the opposing team after the ball has been checked. c. NO MAKE IT TAKE IT – the ball changes possession after each scored basket.

10. Fouls - fouls called by ref will result in ball going back to the offensive team (unless an offensive foul is called), no free throws will be shot. During “open” play, individuals and teams will call their own fouls. a. If a foul is called and the basket is made, the basket counts and the defensive team now gets possession of the​ ball. b. Flagrant fouls (excessive fouling) will result in 1 point for the team that was fouled.

11. Timeouts- Each team will be give one 30 second time out per game. Clock will run on timeouts. No timeouts are allowed in the last two minutes of the game.

12. A court monitor/referee will be assigned to each court and have authority to rule on points and fouls. As with most tournaments, monitors/referees are volunteers. Spectators are asked to respect the monitors, the game, and the players.